March 6, 2007Uhlmann Packaging Systems:
Hubert H. Keil has been named vice chairman of the board of directors of the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council. Mr. Keil is also the managing director and chief executive officer of Uhlmann Packaging Systems.
Mr.…

February 16, 2007DeWolf Chemical:
Steve Pettigrew has been promoted to the newly created position of vice president of sales at Dewolf Chemical. In this position, Mr. Pettigrew will be responsible for all sales activities for DeWolf Chemical’s three operating…

February 16, 2007Acme-Hardesty Co.:
Gary Martin has been named supply chain manager. Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, Acme-Hardesty Co. is a marketer and distributor of vegetable and animal-fat based oleochemicals and industrial process chemicals throughout the U.S.…

February 16, 2007Cognis:
Cognis made four appointments in the Care Chemicals division. Al Pearce has joined Cognis Corporation as marketing manager personal care. Mr. Pearce has a BS in chemistry/biology as well as an MBA. Sanda Gutu joined as senior account manager…

February 16, 2007Pilot Chemical:
Pilot Chemical Company has recently expanded its commercial team with the addition of William Rohrer. Mr. Rohrer joins the company as manager of corporate accounts with responsibilities for all corporate account activities in the Nor…

February 16, 2007National Starch:
National Starch Personal Care welcomes Erik Nelson as an inside sales specialist. His appointment will enhance the value of customer support services. Mr. Nelson previously served as customer service coordinator for National Starch…

February 16, 2007SDA:
Michelle Radecki has been appointed general counsel for the Soap and Detergent Association. Additionally, SDA welcomed Helen Benz as senior director, finance and administration, and Mary Ann Linder as meeting manager.
Ms. Radecki has served…

February 16, 2007Drom:
Andrew O’Shea has been promoted to vice president sales, personal care for Drom Fragrances U.S. Mr. O’Shea has been with Drom for over five years as an account executive where he has taken personal care to a whole new level for the…

February 16, 2007CSPA:
Members of the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) elected new officers and directors for this year at its annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The following individuals comprise the new Board of CSPA:
Chairman of the board, Wi…

February 16, 2007Presperse:
Presperse, Inc. announces two new additions to its applications team. Steve Cochran joins the organization as the senior applications chemist. Mr. Cochran has more than 15 years of formulating experience, having worked for major cosmetic…

February 16, 2007Valeant:
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International appointed Sonia Russomanno marketing director for Kinerase. Ms. Russomanno will report to Jeffrey Cole, vice president and general manager, U.S. Specialty division.
Ms. Russomanno will assume respon…